Bethel

A town in Sussex County, Delaware — population 211 as of 2020.

Coastal Flood Warning — Coastal Flood Warning issued September 23 at 4:28AM EDT until September 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

High Surf Advisory — High Surf Advisory issued September 23 at 4:28AM EDT until September 26 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Rip Current Statement — Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 4:28AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Wind Advisory — Wind Advisory issued September 23 at 2:33AM EDT until September 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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Tonight 57°F Slight Chance Rain Showers17% precip

Thursday 67°F Mostly Cloudy13% precip

Thursday Night 54°F Mostly Cloudy7% precip

News around Sussex County

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A Sussex County ice cream company keeps fruit from going to waste

WVIA Public Media 3 hours ago

A Sussex County-based ice cream maker that uses imperfect fruit has a new, beachside location. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has details.

Local Business

City of Milford September 21

City of Milford Statement Regarding Data Centers at the Milford Corporate Center

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ChristianaCare's proposed hospitals in Kent and Sussex counties face pushback

WVIA Public Media September 18

As Southern Delaware faces health care gaps, ChristianaCare plans to build two hospitals in downstate. However, other health care providers are pushing back on the projects. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.

Real Estate & Development

Delaware Live September 17

Hagley Car Show, Chadds Ford Days, Milford Riverwalk Festival Lead a Packed Delaware Weekend

Our “Gotta Love the Weekend” Report: More than 500 classic vehicles headline a weekend filled with college football, festivals, living history, theater, outdoor programs, and fall family activities. WILMINGTON, Del. — From classic automobiles and college football to fireworks,…

Events

Delaware Live September 17

Sober Fest to celebrate recovery, connect families with resources

Free Sept. 26 festival at Hudson Fields will feature live music, children’s activities and more than 30 recovery organizations and vendors MILTON, Del. — People in recovery, their families and community supporters will gather at Hudson Fields on Saturday, Sept. 26, for atTAcK…

Community Groups & Organizations

City of Milford September 16

2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) LOCAL SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE

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In and around Bethel

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See & do

Bethel Heritage Museum

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Bethel by the numbers

Population 211Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km²)
Median age: 54.5
Median house value: $294,700

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Address: PO BOX 310, BETHEL, DE 19931

Municipal record

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